February 8th, 2006
I am thoroughly satisfied with my Aussie adventure. It’s hard to tackle the country-continent in just 3 weeks, but with the help of a native, I gave it a go. From Queensland to New South Wales to Victoria to Northern Territory. From beaches to cities to desert to rainforest – the trip was rich in contrast:
1/18 Flew from Fiji to Brisbane
1/19 Drove to Caloundra, day at the zoo
1/20 Got to...
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February 7th, 2006

It all happened so fast. One minute we’re in the bus. The next we’re in the plane. The next I’m hanging out of the plane. And then I’m falling from 14,000 feet.
I’ve got...
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February 6th, 2006

There’s only one way to learn about Aboriginal people and their culture without the stench of alcohol and threat of hostility. Surprise surprise: a tourist center. Just...
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February 3rd, 2006

Qantas picked us up from one world and dropped us off in another. A 2-hour plane ride took us from the Red Center to the tropical east. From the most empty section of the...
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February 2nd, 2006

Ayers Rock is picture perfect from just about any angle, but The Olgas must truly be seen from above. The designated viewing spots only reveal a fraction of the 36 enormous roc...
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